Date: 07/27/11 07:57 pm Title: Shouting
It's always so sad to read how easily children blame for themselves of parets' arguments and disagreements. Been there and experienced that and I still carry it in me, the question if Iäm not good enouygh for them (or anyone). And it's equally sad how little children take enormous burden on their shoulders in order to keep others safe and happy. Your fic bittersweetly covered all of this. :)
Author's Response: Thank you. :) I'm sorry that you had to go through that. You are definitely good enough for your parents though. You are good enough for anyone, no matter what you might think or anyone might say. :)
Date: 07/20/11 05:32 pm Title: Shouting
If you're talking about your use of the word "wracked", I was not being sarcastic at all and you did not mess it up at all. I was being perfectly sincere. You should publish that somewhere.
Author's Response: Ahh good. Thank you so much! It really does mean a lot and I shall try to. :)
Date: 07/20/11 04:29 pm Title: Shouting
...and don't come back here getting all mushy like you're not a little amazed by this yourself.
If you're not, shame on you. :p
Author's Response: I'm amazed with your review, that's for sure. :) While we're on the subject, I'm quite proud of the story too. :P
Date: 07/20/11 04:27 pm Title: Shouting
Getting the literary snobbery out of the way first, BRAVO! on your exemplary use of the word "wracked". That is one of those which is misused and misspelled regularly and yet no one quite seems to understand what it means. My applause is yours, my dear.
Now the story...this was startlingly honest in its emotion. Open, raw feeling. So much said, implied, and foreshadowed all within the internal vocabulary of a what? Five year old? Six? I don't know how old they were when their parents split up. I'm a bad fan. But I don't even know if I could do this. This is something I'd like to drop acid and reread. :D
This is your literary niche right here, girlfriend. This is what you did in Skaterboi, and it's the only other fic I've ever recommended for a feature. This is your gift, what you're good at and it's marketable as hell. Fancy becoming the next Jane Austen?
I'll be recommending this one as well. Perhaps something will come of it this time.
This is easily the best fic on the site right now. (that I've read)
Author's Response: Did I mess it up? Because I just googled it and I'm pretty sure I did... :/ I can never quite tell if you're being sarcastic or not, so for the moment I'm going to presume that you are. xD
In my mind they were six. I think that's how old they were, although, like you, I am a bad fan and I'm not quite sure. Well, if you're not sure if you could do this (which I'm sure you could) then I am beyond flattered, considering you are definitely one of my favourite authors and technically by far the best.
Oh woah. Thank you so much. You really don't know how much that means. :') I would most definitely fancy becoming the next Jane Austen.
Thank you! Hopefully something will come of it. :)
You're being too kind - thank you so much. :D
Date: 07/20/11 03:33 pm Title: Shouting
So sad, but so sweet! Fantastic job, I really liked it. :D
Author's Response: Thank you, that means a lot. :D
Date: 07/20/11 02:10 pm Title: Shouting
Tom is such a good big brother to Bill. Parents fighting and arguing around young children is an awful thing (been there, done that). You showed exactly how my kids reacted. Awesome story as usual. Thank you. :)
Author's Response: He really is. :) Awhh, I'm glad that I made it realistic. Thank you! :D
Date: 07/20/11 01:25 pm Title: Shouting
That was sad, reminds me of the time when my parents fought and they divorced, I was like him when I tried to calm my little brother, except I almost cried out..:(
I love the story! Good job!
Author's Response: Awhh, I'm sorry -hugs- Thank you, I'm glad you liked it :)